Alliance for Strategic Growth announces promotions

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Alliance for Strategic Growth on Oct. 25 announced several promotions and appointments for Eastern Indiana WorkOne offices.

Karen Bailey was promoted to vice president of workforce operations. Bailey will lead the delivery, assessment and continuous improvement of customer services and training programs in the Eastern Indiana WorkOne offices. She previously served as the director of operations at ASG, Inc. and is a certified workforce development professional.

Lyndsey Hellems was promoted to vice president of strategic initiatives. Hellems will lead the alignment of data-driven employer-demand and the funding of high-demand, high wage training, as well as the processes of organizational performance and compliance at ASG, Inc. Hellems previously served as the Director of Employer Engagement and Innovation at ASG, Inc., and as the Delaware/Henry County WorkOne Manager for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

Gus Linde was appointed to vice president of workforce strategy. Linde will lead the strategic development, assessment and continuous improvement of the macro-workforce development system in Eastern Indiana. He previously served in a leadership position with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and as vice president of operations and finance at EmployIndy.

Lisa Price was promoted to director of workforce operations. Price will lead the service delivery, customer data management, center management, and continuous improvement functions in the Eastern Indiana WorkOne offices. Price previously served as the associate director of Workforce Operations at ASG, Inc.